Western Disturbance and Indian Climate
There are several studies conducted by various scientific institutes in the country with regard to the impact of western disturbances during winter season on Indian climate.
Key Findings
- The studies show that:
- 30% of annual precipitation over North West Indian region (J & K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh &Uttarakhand) is received during winter and it is mostly associated with Western Disturbances. It also causes rainfall over the adjoining places of north India.
- Precipitation associated with Western Disturbances (WDs) influences Himalayan climate, glaciers, snow-water storage, flora, fauna, agricultural crops and human inhabitants etc.
Western Disturbance
- A western disturbance (WD) is an extra-tropical storm which ....
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